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RESCUE 2010 LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IS AWARDED TO BRITAIN |
“This is a wonderful opportunity for Britain and the result of a lot of hard work by a top class project team. We can now open serious discussions with major corporations and funding organisations to establish the budget and put in place the infrastructure for the Championships and the wider promotion of water sport and lifesaving skills amongst the community. It is a unique opportunity for organisations to contribute positively to an ethical mission that will help to inspire young people and raise public awareness of a sporting challenge that recognises bravery, encourages selflessness, personal fitness and well being and service to the community. Aquatic sport is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and the highly challenging and visual Rescue 2010 Championships will offer international, national and local exposure to companies involved in sponsoring or supporting them.” Jonathan Ball, Chairman of the GB bid team |  |
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Palace Welcome For Lifesaving World Championships |
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 At a reception at St James’s Palace this week (28th November 2007), HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and Lord Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, congratulated Britain’s lifesaving movement and its supporters on winning the bid to host Rescue 2010 – the Lifesaving World Championships to be held in Cornwall in three years time. Click here for full press release and photo's
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Statement from the Prime Minister |
 The Prime Minister has welcomed the news that Cornwall has won its bid to host the 2010 Surf Lifesaving World Championships, saying
"I welcome the fantastic news that Cornwall has won its bid to host the 2010 Lifesaving World Championships. Congratulations to all those involved in the bid and the people of Cornwall. It is a wonderful place to hold this major sporting event. I have no doubt that the championships will encourage a legacy of sporting commitment, volunteering, fitness and health as we build up to the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in the UK." |
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Statement from the Minister for Sport |
 Gerry Sutcliffe, Minister for Sport, said: "I'd like to congratulate all those involved in bringing the Lifesaving World Championships to Cornwall. Ahead of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this major sporting event will inspire many people to get active as well as raise the profile of lifeguarding. Rescue 2010 will be a fantastic competition and will reward the commitment and bravery of people who put their lives on the line to save others. I am sure the people of Cornwall will provide a warm welcome to the competitors from across the world." |
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 "When we won the bid to bring the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to London, we hoped our success would lead to more top sporting events coming to the UK. This is a very good example - many congratulations to all involved". Lord Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Statement from David Cameron MP |
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David Cameron MP Leader of HM Opposition: "I spent all my early years swimming in Polzeath and I know what wonderful waters there are in Cornwall. I cannot think of a better place to hold this event." |
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Statement from Sir Menzies Campbell |
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Sir Menzies Campbell Leader of the Lib Dems: "This is a terrific boost for Cornwall and recognises its pre-eminence as a seaside venue. It will help focus attention and bring revenue to one of the most beautiful parts of the country." |
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Statement from Ben Bradshaw MP |
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Ben Bradshaw MP Minister for the South west: "I am delighted that the World Surf Lifesaving Championships are going to be held in Cornwall. I congratulate all those involved in putting together the bid and the Western Morning News for championing it." |
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Statement from Sir Roger Bannister |
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"As a Rescue 2010 International Ambassador I congratulate Jonathan Ball and his team on their success in winning Rescue 2010 for Great Britain which will welcome 6,000 athletes from 55 nations. I feel confident that this event will be a great success, good for Cornwall, good for Great Britain and good for world Lifesaving." |
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